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- Updated: July 22, 2016
11:55 PM ET
The PGA of America will keep the 2017 PGA Championship in Charlotte despite its objection to North Carolina House Bill 2, which limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people in the state.
The tournament will be held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte.
“The PGA of America strongly opposes North Carolina HB2. It contradicts our commitment to create an inclusive and welcoming environment at our events. We remain hopeful that the law will be changed,” the organization said in a written statement.
“Since the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte is a private facility not subject to all of the provisions of HB2, …
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